Breakfast Club Is Burning 2019

About ...Is Burning

Is Burning is the gay event hosted by Carlos Valdes which once started at Trouw Amsterdam. Inspired by the old skool LGBT club culture, with a passion for underground house music, from Disco and Chicago House to Techno. Is Burning is a desire to be absolutely free, to shine and to be who you want to be.

Stories

The true driving forces who directly exert their influences on our events are of course the artists. Their infinite passion for the underground scene and music is what mutually connects us. That's why we've started to give them a dedicated platform. You can catch up on the latest interviews, features and backgrounds below.

Born into a German-Brazilian musical family, Virginia discovered at a young age that she wanted to sing. The DJ, singer, songwriter, and producer has been involved in electronic music for over a decade now. Virginia has been a Panorama Bar resident since 2012 and her career took flight in the 90s, which she still feels nostalgic about. Get to know Virginia!

Chicago-based DJ Eris Drew (42) recently rocked the stage at Was. Is Burning. But Eris is more than a DJ. Since her gender transition, Eris calls herself the High Priestess of the Motherbeat. To her, techno is a ritual to dissolve boundaries. Time to get ecstatic.

Parisian DJ Nick V (47) has been an ally to the gay community for decades. We discuss the 10-year anniversary of his residency Mona, the power of expressing femininity and finding your inner balance through martial arts.

Mix Series

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Name Necklace

Have you seen our newly launched accessoire? The well-known Is Burning necklace that many of our befriended DJ's wear, can be yours too.Wear this necklace with fierce and pride. When and where is up to you.

Our necklaces are made of sterling silver with of without a 18K gold plating. We also offer the necklaces in 14K solid gold. They are 40 cm long box chains with an extension chain of 5 cm.